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Freeze Plugs Removed - Yuk

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by lindafrew, Jul 31, 2005.

  1. Jul 31, 2005
    lindafrew

    lindafrew New Member

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    Hello. We are restoring a 1968 Jeep with the orig. Buick V6 engine. It has been sitting idle for ten years. Most everything is now back in working order, but it overheats. We've tried everything and have now popped the freeze plugs. Inside, there is much corrosion and a sandy substance. How can we get this out? Is there any hope?? Thank you. Linda
     
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  2. Jul 31, 2005
    Ledge

    Ledge Member

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    Pop all of the plugs out and take a garden hose to it.
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2005
    lindafrew

    lindafrew New Member

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    We have removed two, but the others are so hard to get to. Would you recommend putting a solvent through the system? If so, what kind? Also, I hear there is a rust inhibitor we can flush through the system as well.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I think at this point I'd visit a radiator shop and ask what they recommend. If you have a bunch of loose stuff it's gonna plug the radiator so disconnect that first and have the radiator shop clean it while it's out. I'd also remove the thermostat for flushing purposes.
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2005
    lindafrew

    lindafrew New Member

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    Thanks for your replies. We did remove the thermostat and that seemed to really help with removal of all the gak. We are ready to begin the reconstruction (radiator was already removed and has been cleaned). I appreciate all your help.

    Linda
     
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